Question

Q. Which of the following acts is/are subsumed under the Code of Wages act 2019?

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

The Code on Wages Bill was passed by the Parliament in 2019. The Wages Code seeks to regulate wage and bonus payments in all employments where any industry, business, trade or manufacture is carried out.

This code replaces the following laws:

• Minimum Wages Act, 1948
• Payment of Wages Act, 1936
• Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
• Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.